Definition
Agentic AI refers to systems that take multi-step actions toward a goal with limited human oversight, rather than answering a single prompt.
Autonomy raises new procurement questions: how spend is bounded, how actions are logged and reversible, and who is liable when an agent acts wrongly. Evaluate the controls and audit trail, not just the capability.
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